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Kerry, Lavrov say parties agree to de-escalate in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- In dueling press conferences, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said negotiations in Geneva led to an agreement to de-escalate the situation in Ukraine, including refraining from violence. Lavrov said there was no wish for Russia to enter Ukraine militarily, while Kerry insisted that the agreement needs to be implemented. Kerry said Ukraine has pledged amnesty to all protesters except those guilty of capital offenses. Kerry also called allegations that Jews were required to register by pro-Russian forces "grotesque," as he also condemned threats against the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.

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